Postdoctoral Fellow, Biomedical Optics & Neuroimaging

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a PhD-level researcher to advance polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography (PSOCT) for mapping cerebellar development in early years and prematurity impact. The fellow will join the Hui Wang Lab within the Martinos Center, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain training in independent research and grant writing.

The appointment is two years with potential continuation based on annual performance; salary range is $71,750 to $73,544 per year.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in optics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Strong research background in biomedical optics, microscopy, or optical engineering.
• Ability to work independently and with additional training to become an independent researcher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated by publication and conference presentation records.
• Experience with optical design, simulation, 3D CAD design, and programming in control, DAQ, and real time data processing is desired.
• Research experience with polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography is a strong plus.
• Strong computational skills, such as signal processing, optimization, or machine learning is a plus.
• Research experience in neuroimaging is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Optical system design, test, and characterization.
• Volumetric microscopy data processing, physical model based data analysis, and data interpretation.
• Experimental design; work with research technicians to conduct data collection and analysis.
• Present progresses to our collaborators and in scientific conferences; publish the work in a timely manner; support future grant applications.
• Collaborate with other research members and clinical staff to further advance the goals of the research project

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a PhD-level researcher to advance polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography (PSOCT) for mapping cerebellar development in early years and prematurity impact. The fellow will join the Hui Wang Lab within the Martinos Center, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain training in independent research and grant writing.

The appointment is two years with potential continuation based on annual performance; salary range is $71,750 to $73,544 per year.